Square tires on staggered rims

Simbl · 01-13-2022, 02:34 PM

Hello everyone,

I've recently purchase a E92 330i my first BMW the forum has been a wealth of information so far thank in you all.

I've had a quick search around the forum but I think I'm trying to do something a that hasn't been done often.

Can I run 235/45/17 tires on the 194 stagger rims. 8j front 8.5j rear.

I currently have a square 225/45/17 setup. The wheels need replacing. And the rubber is cheap radial gr tires. I want to keep 17" due to road conditions.

I really like the look of the 194m wheels and can get a set used locally.

I want to keep Goodyear f1's as I have the extended warranty the problem is goodyear don't sell a 255/40/17 and I can't find Bridgestone pontenza sport in that size either. I don't want run flats.

I can get 245/4517 for the rears but I though I may as well stay square with 235 and be able to rotate the tires.

The car is with the dealer on Saturday for a health check so I will ask them too!

Any guidance would be really appreciated.

tcphoto · 01-13-2022, 03:44 PM

I would not rotate a staggered setup front to back since the wheels are not the same width. The tires may be the same but the width would not be. I have a staggered set of Style 189's with PS4S' 235/40/18 and 255/35/18 and just rotate side to side every 8K miles.

Simbl · 01-13-2022, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by tcphoto

I would not rotate a staggered setup front to back since the wheels are not the same width. The tires may be the same but the width would not be. I have a staggered set of Style 189's with PS4S' 235/40/18 and 255/35/18 and just rotate side to side every 8K miles.

I feel stupid now, completely forgot about not being able to rotate staggered.

Even though do you thinks it's a bad idea to run square tires in staggered rims?

tcphoto · 01-13-2022, 04:13 PM

I would look into 235/45/17 and 255/40/17 on a staggered set up and stay away from Run Flats, they are hard, noisy and more expensive when compared to standard tires.

Simbl · 01-13-2022, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by tcphoto

I would look into 235/45/17 and 255/40/17 on a staggered set up and stay away from Run Flats, they are hard, noisy and more expensive when compared to standard tires.

I think will have too. However the only reputable premium sport tyre I can find in 255/40/17 is conti premium contact 6.

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Simbl Private First Class 50 Rep 141 Posts Drives: E92 330i Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: London iTrader: (0)	Square tires on staggered rims Hello everyone, I've recently purchase a E92 330i my first BMW the forum has been a wealth of information so far thank in you all. I've had a quick search around the forum but I think I'm trying to do something a that hasn't been done often. Can I run 235/45/17 tires on the 194 stagger rims. 8j front 8.5j rear. I currently have a square 225/45/17 setup. The wheels need replacing. And the rubber is cheap radial gr tires. I want to keep 17" due to road conditions. I really like the look of the 194m wheels and can get a set used locally. I want to keep Goodyear f1's as I have the extended warranty the problem is goodyear don't sell a 255/40/17 and I can't find Bridgestone pontenza sport in that size either. I don't want run flats. I can get 245/4517 for the rears but I though I may as well stay square with 235 and be able to rotate the tires. The car is with the dealer on Saturday for a health check so I will ask them too! Any guidance would be really appreciated.
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tcphoto Brigadier General 4141 Rep 3,238 Posts Drives: E92 335i 6MT Coupe Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Nashville, TN iTrader: (1)	I would look into 235/45/17 and 255/40/17 on a staggered set up and stay away from Run Flats, they are hard, noisy and more expensive when compared to standard tires. __________________
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